Welcome Back!

Take a seat

wherever you’d

like and have a

pen or pencil

handy.

What is Photograp

hy?

The Syllabus

To use the camera as an art tool to capture great photographs, not just snapshots

Think about what you see and design strong photographic compositions

Learn about famous photographers and careers in photography

Dorothea Lange

To reflect on your own photography and the work of your classmates.

Learn and use Adobe Photoshop to create and manipulate digital images

Spend a substantial amount of time shooting for various assignments

Sketchbook – must bring everyday to class

Pencil – bring one to every class

Digital Camera with Memory card (we have a few that can be checked out)

USB Flash Drive

It is expected that you will bring your own batteries and memory card, reader or USB cable to connect your camera to the computer. SD Cards can be inserted, too.

Must sign it out and return it by next class

Borrowing for extended amount of time must have prior approval

Limited number available on first come, first served basis – plan accordingly

You are responsible for returning cameras on time – failure to do so will result in point deduction from your weekly grade.

If a camera is lost or damaged, the person who has checked it out will have to pay for a replacement!!!

each semester

The Mather High School code of conduct applies in all of my classes.

See agenda for full rules and expectations

My class rule: RESPECT!

RESPECT

Materials &Resources

Classmates

Teacher

Yourself

When the bell rings to START class. In seats, quiet and ready to begin class. Bell ringers – stamped.

When the bell rings to END class: In seats, cleaned up, ready to tuck chairs in and leave

Tardies

Unexcused and repeated will result in contact home.

NO PASSES WILL BE PROVIDED DURING CLASS – take care of your business beforehand!

AbsencesMust be excused and legitimateAttendance lists are checked oftenYou are responsible for making up class work and reviewing materials discussed in classStudents found skipping are given a ‘0’ for their weeklly grade.

No cell phones in class at any time

Using cell phone = taken away and given back after class (push-ups/jumping jacks to receive)

iPods/ear phones will be allowed when given permission. Do not abuse this, and make sure you can still hear me while using them.

Clean-up own workspace 2-3 minutes prior to the end of the block

Pick up papers, pencils, and scraps

Log off computers and return to lock box (charged)

Return cameras, cords and readers

Tuck in chairs

MaintenanceNo food or drink is to be consumed in the art room at any time during the day

If you have food or drink with you when you enter the room you must finish or place on sink.

No food or drink at any computer, any time, under any circumstances!

Do not save to the desktop, always save to your server space, your flash and we will have a large external hard drive

Save often to avoid losing your work.

These computers are for art applications, research and resources…not games, social networking, etc.

Treat these machines as if they are your own

If something breaks, is missing or damaged, let me know as soon as possible!

Bring home syllabus to review with parent/guardian – view this presentation on web

Bring in at least 1 photograph that you have taken this summer.